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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
7
An excerpt discusses German views on the United States entering WWI and the looming clash as millions of Americans align with Britain and France. It contrasts German perception with democratic nations, noting lessons to come and the widening war stance across Europe. The piece cites the Winnipeg Free Press quote and includes unrelated humor and ads.
C. E. McPherson assistant passenger traffic manager for the CPLR on a West tour says crop prospects in Western Canada look strong with increased wheat acreage and favorable rains. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba show varied conditions but overall likely to yield at least as many bushels as last year. Passenger business in the West is strong, while American tourist prospects remain promising though uncertain.
A practical burlap fly blanket tied over the harness protects the horse from flies and boosts comfort and value as farm power. Edges can be trimmed as frayed. a simple fly knocker using pine tar carbolic acid and kerosene is described as an inexpensive method.
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone for corns and calluses. A few drops applied to a tender corn are said to relieve soreness and cause the entire corn to lift out with minimal irritation to surrounding tissue. A small bottle is inexpensive at drug stores.
An aging mining expert, a witness in an important case, is cross examined by a young conceited barrister. The lawyer asks about the ore lumps and their size, asking if they are as long as the barrister's head. The expert confirms they are oblong and long but not as thick. The barrister subsides after the exchange.
The piece argues 84 percent of failures occur among non-advertisers and urges continuous advertising despite war shortages. It cites George H. Charls of American Rolling Mills, who warns that halting campaigns risks losing customer goodwill and valuable brand equity, emphasizing year round, season appropriate ads.
In Scarboro and Markham Ontario locals discuss a sign on every foat blade bearing letter B It is linked to wartime Britain and superstition claims the mark brings good luck The 1901 precedent is cited as a belief that the letter stands for Boern and Scarboro previously had a strong crop year in its history
Hon Dr Beland stayed with Belgian wounded during early war months and was captured by Germans. Three years in Berlin prison followed, where he aided prisoners including Russians. Despite isolation he kept noble conduct and earned Canadian pride and a warm welcome on return.
An analysis by Archibald Hurd in The Fortnightly Review notes that prior to 1914 invasion fears gave way to a submarine and mine strategy. It warns of convoy losses from submarine action, cites Admiral Mahan on sea control, and argues war must follow enduring principles despite public impatience.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Car Extractor as a magical pain free remedy that shrivels tough corns and peels them off in a solid lump. The pitch emphasizes quick results and a price of a quarter, claiming widespread availability.
The Canagarooa poara campaign increased fish use with 200000 pounds of beef saved in May and roughly the same in June as fish substitutions. In Canada a train load of fish from Prince Rupert sells cheaply under the Canada food board. Toronto sold 100000 pounds of mackerel in a week due to a special drive.
A dialogue scene shows Professor Nutworthy opposing an English accent label as he recalls a mispronunciation during a public introduction. Professor Bugge questions the reasoning, while Nutworthy defends his stance on pronunciation and audience perception.
Dr C W Service of the Canadian Methodist mission in Chengtu says China resembles Russia and Mexico now due to robberies and revolutionaries. He traveled from Chengtu to Shanghai by Yangtse River, noting bandit danger but few molest missionaries. For sprains and bruises, Dr Oma's Electric Oil eases swelling and pain quickly.
The article lauds Rene Fonck as an exceptionally poised and nerve free pilot with a flawless record and a generous habit of passing his planes to new pilots. It notes his extraordinary vision, rapid reflexes, improvised tactics, and rare lack of wounds or casualties while shaping the image of a singular, modest ace. It ends with a broader grim note on German submarine warfare and a Philadelphia Public Ledger attribution.
A garbled note references ration cards for Taisen tea meat bread and a season reg card. It hints at a spouse managing household supplies and legal or social standards during a time of shortages.
The Jonas Vernon case exposes Sir Joseph Jonas born in Germany and Karl Kahn alias Charles Vernon, both tied to prewar reports to Berlin on British rifle works. The British policy against aliens resurges amid suspicions of German trustworthiness as England pushes identity and allegiance scrutiny.
Summer heat endangers babies with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a cure and preventive, claimed to regulate the bowels and soothe the stomach. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Day Brockville Ontario.
The New York World argues that requiring stockyard and livestock commission men to obtain licenses under the secretary of agriculture would boost publicity. It contends government management would be complex and that publicity alone can curb speculation manipulation and extortion in meat markets.
A commercial traveler from St Joseph and Levis writes that after a severe horse kick in May his leg turned black and he could not walk for two weeks. After three bottles of Minard's Liniment he recovered and could resume travel.
The New York Herald reports on a German born man in Passaic County New Jersey who often wished for Gage to win. It argues that the court's decision should protect American citizenship by applying the same principle to others who fraudulently obtained citizenship and kept ties to their birth countries.
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